RAMESH CHANDRA ACHARYA vs REGISTRAR, HIGH COURT OF ORISSA

The Supreme Court held that Rule 71(a-1) of the Orissa Service Code, which mandates retirement at the age of 58, is valid and does not infringe upon the rights of employees to continue in service beyond this age. The Court emphasized that there is no inherent right for an employee to remain in service outside the statutory provisions and that periodic evaluations of an employee's utility are necessary for effective administration. The petitioner's claim for continuation in service was rejected, affirming the decision of the High Court of Orissa.